Silas has been coached by Burns Middle School’s Scott Wright and James Montgomery.

After wrestling season ended, he made the basketball team and juggled between basketball practice and going to the high school for additional wrestling instruction from John Grellman in preparation for the big State event. He also plays football and believes his wrestling skills contribute to his abilities in that sport as well.

His wrestling career started last year in 7th grade, then during the summer he attended a week long intense wrestling camp at Appalachian State University to work on technique.

The son of Paul and Rhonda Tate, of Waco (and sister of Chloe Tate), he’s also the grandson of Paul and Blandine Tate, of Shelby, as well as Nancy Hurst, of Cherryville.

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